Self-reproof (Noun)
Meaning
The act of blaming yourself.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- She couldn't shake off the feeling of self-reproof after realizing she had made a grave mistake in her business decision.
- His self-reproof was evident in the way he slumped his shoulders and looked down, unable to meet anyone's gaze.
- The athlete's self-reproof was intense after losing the championship game due to a critical error on her part.
- He felt a pang of self-reproof for not being more supportive of his friend during a difficult time.
- Her self-reproof was so severe that she spent the entire day replaying the conversation in her head, wondering what she could have done differently.